BBQ Ranch Meatball & Cheddar Pasta Skillet
BBQ Ranch Meatball & Cheddar Pasta Skillet is a delightful weeknight dish that brings the flavors of summer barbecues right to your dining table. Tender meatballs are bathed in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, mingling perfectly with creamy cheddar pasta for a comforting experience. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family or impress friends during casual gatherings. With its irresistible aroma and rich flavors, this skillet dish is bound to become a new favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix (about 1 packet)
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, half of the BBQ sauce, ranch seasoning, and diced onion. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Boil salted water in a separate pot and cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute. Add chicken broth and remaining BBQ sauce; simmer for a few minutes before stirring in cheddar cheese.
- Return drained pasta and meatballs to the skillet. Stir well to combine; use reserved pasta water for consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg